"I would love to be that woman whose house is always ready for company. That would make me feel like I had it all together." I'll never forget hearing one of my co-workers make that statement years ago. Several of us were sharing conversation over lunch, and somehow this became the topic. I remember one… Continue reading Why I Am Always Ready for Company
Category: Home
My Simple Christmas Planner
Christmas is my favorite time of the year! In my opinion, planning for Christmas is one of the best ways to enjoy the season. I get to anticipate the fun and joy of December as I plan ahead with gifts, cards and decorating - but I'm also able to enjoy the season so much more… Continue reading My Simple Christmas Planner
DIY Mounted Flat Screen with Hidden Cords
The fact that the title of this post begins with "DIY" makes me chuckle. I'm the farthest thing from a DIY'er, and my charming husband is not far behind me. But rest assured, the only way I'm associated with this DIY project is that it happened in my home. Mounting a flat screen on the… Continue reading DIY Mounted Flat Screen with Hidden Cords
Homemaking Favorites {5 on Friday}
Today I want to share a handful of items that I've been loving - and these are all from the homemaking category! #1 Mixing Bowls with Lids I love that these are dishwasher and microwave safe, have rubber grips on the bottom and come with lids! I use them for mixing bowls, serving bowls, leftover… Continue reading Homemaking Favorites {5 on Friday}
I Can’t Do Everything, But I Can Do Something {Homemaking Encouragement}
As a homemaker who commutes to an office job each day, I often feel like I'm just barely crossing off my weekly to-do list before it's time to flip the planner page and start a new week. There's so much more that I want to do. I want to make more snacks from scratch. I… Continue reading I Can’t Do Everything, But I Can Do Something {Homemaking Encouragement}
How To Keep a Clean House with Indoor Cats {even more ways!}
It's not easy to have a clean house when you've got two indoor cats and less than 1,500 square feet - but it can be done! Here are four things I do to keep my house clean while enjoying life with indoor cats!
How I Prepped For A Busy Weekend
I use the weekend to prepare for the coming week - I set up my planner, clean the house, plan and prep the meals, and do the bulk of my blogging. Since I work outside of the home during the week, I've found that setting aside this time on Friday evening and Saturday morning really… Continue reading How I Prepped For A Busy Weekend
Recapping The Happy Homemaker Challenge + A Milestone!
7 years ago today I began this blog to give myself a place to cultivate and share my love of homemaking. Last month I gave you all the opportunity to do the same, through my #HappyHomemaker2020 Challenge on Instagram. It was a simple challenge where each day we shared a photo of something we loved… Continue reading Recapping The Happy Homemaker Challenge + A Milestone!
Happy Homemaker Challenge: August 2020
I'm excited to launch the Happy Homemaker Challenge for August 2020! This will take place on Instagram, and has been designed to help us find joy and contentment in our role as homemakers. I've always preached my mantra that all women are homemakers, no matter what additional titles you hold - wife, mom, widow, single,… Continue reading Happy Homemaker Challenge: August 2020
4 Tips To Help You Enjoy Cooking and Become A Better Cook!
This post contains affiliate links – I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links ❤ I love to cook - but I know not everyone shares that sentiment. However, there are things you can do to make your cooking experience a little more pleasant. Here are four simple tips that… Continue reading 4 Tips To Help You Enjoy Cooking and Become A Better Cook!
Come Home For Comfort 